Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?
Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.
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49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
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34% No, let's stick to the tradition
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3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
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12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
One great reason to head to the Island Bay community market on Saturday!
From one of our stallholders : "I'm pleased to have this chance to sell some stuff as i will give any money to a couple of small animal charities, and they are of course, struggling." How cool...
88 The Parade, Island Bay, 10am. 30+ stalls!
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below